TV Schedules

Headwaters: Real Stories from Rural America

To Save the Land and People

A history of early grassroots efforts to stop strip mining in Eastern Kentucky, where broad-form deeds signed at the beginning of the 20th century let coal operators destroy land to get at the minerals underneath without getting the permission of, or compensating, the surface owner. The Appalachian group To Save the Land and People used every means possible - from legal petitions and local ordinances to guns and dynamite - to fight the abuses. A 2003 Production.

Kentucky Afield

Bluegrass and Backroads

Meet woodcarver Bob Gibson; the incredible story of Justin Hatchett, who is on the road to recovery after a rollover tractor accident; visit printing company Publishers Press; and a look at Thorn Farm, one of the finalists of Kentucky Farm Bureau's Young Farm Family Contest. A 2011 Production.

The Farmer & The Foodie

Mutton - Palmer Farms, Old Hickory BBQ

Maggie and Lindsey travel to Western Kentucky to experience the unique tradition of mutton with two generational establishments. Palmer Farms processes fresh mutton for the region, and Old Hickory BBQ gives the hosts their first taste of mutton. In the kitchen, they whip up their spin on the Kentucky staple - Burgoo. A 2025 KET production.

Downstream

Harrodsburg/Mercer County KY- Celebrating 250 Years of Greatness

In Mercer County, Kentucky, this historic, history-filled episode kicks-off with a special tour of Old Fort Harrod. We visit Lemons Mill Brewery to sample 24 different brews and a family beer recipe that dates back to prohibition, and a sample (or two) of the unique Bum Ditty Hard "still" Cider bottled at the Vault. We'll explore the many acres of Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, take a boat ride on Harrington Lake, jump off Chimney Rock, and visit the charming Beaumont Inn. A 2023 Production.

WoodSongs

Southern Legacy

Southern Legacy brings together five bluegrass voices - Josh Williams, Don Rigsby, Ron Block, Steve Thomas and Mike Anglin; fiddle player Owen Hoopes.

Lanham Brothers Jamboree

Featuring Mackenzie Bell, Emmie Kate Williams, Lucy Jagoe Chaney, The Bluegrass Brothers, Parker Malone, Barry Lanham and The Footstompin Express Cloggers and Jeff Hardesty. A 2026 production.

WoodSongs Kids

Jacob Thomas & Johnathon Moore

Banjo player Jacob Thomas; 13-year-old singer and songwriter Johnathon Moore.

Run That by Me Again

Kentucky vs. Holy Cross, 1948

Guests include Wallace "Wah Wah" Jones and Dale Barnstable. A 1980 KET production.

Kentucky Time Capsule

In the Name of Progress

During the 1950s and '60s, Louisville lost much of its unique architectural heritage when old buildings and entire neighborhoods were torn down for high-rises, expressways, and "urban renewal." The reaction that emerged in the '70s was led by such critics as former mayor Charles Farnsley. A 2003 KET Production.

Hey Cartooners!

Jule Huffman entertained the tri-state area as Mr. Cartoon for nearly three decades, but his legacy was bigger than his television personality. Those who knew him well recount his life story, starting from his childhood during the Great Depression, through World War II, into the early days of television and beyond the turn of the century. A 2025 production.

Davis Bottom: Rare History, Valuable Lives

Discover the history of Davis Bottom, a diverse, tight-knit, working class neighborhood near downtown Lexington settled mainly by African Americans after the Civil War. A production of the Kentucky Archaeological Survey and the Kentucky Heritage Council. A 2013 Production.

WoodSongs

Southern Legacy

Southern Legacy brings together five bluegrass voices - Josh Williams, Don Rigsby, Ron Block, Steve Thomas and Mike Anglin; fiddle player Owen Hoopes.

Bywords

Charles "Porky" Nichols

Charles "Porky" Nichols, Russell auctioneer, talks about the auction trade. A 1981 KET production.

Inside Louisville

Meet Dr. Jason Smith, CEO of UofL Health

Meet Dr. Jason Smith, CEO of UofL Health, whose candor when it comes to tough topics in the Louisville community has landed him the top job in the city's regional academic health system. A 2026 KET production.

Kentucky Life

Frozen History, Mondo Gonzo: The Art & Times of Lawrence Tarpey, Kentucky's Women in Film

After floods ravaged Eastern Kentucky in 2022, historical materials were recovered and then frozen for preservation; Lexington artist and punk rock icon Lawrence Tarpey helped create Central Kentucky's underground music scene; meet women who are leading the charge across Kentucky to introduce the art of filmmaking to all students. A 2025 KET production.

The Farmer & The Foodie

Mutton - Palmer Farms, Old Hickory BBQ

Maggie and Lindsey travel to Western Kentucky to experience the unique tradition of mutton with two generational establishments. Palmer Farms processes fresh mutton for the region, and Old Hickory BBQ gives the hosts their first taste of mutton. In the kitchen, they whip up their spin on the Kentucky staple - Burgoo. A 2025 KET production.

Kentucky Health

Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders

Neurologist Zain Guduru, MD, talks about Parkinson’s disease. A 2024 KET production.

Beargrass - The Creek in Our Backyard

The storied history of Louisville's Beargrass Creek, a little-known creek that has survived numerous environmental challenges over the centuries, is explored. A 2017 production.

Hey Cartooners!

Jule Huffman entertained the tri-state area as Mr. Cartoon for nearly three decades, but his legacy was bigger than his television personality. Those who knew him well recount his life story, starting from his childhood during the Great Depression, through World War II, into the early days of television and beyond the turn of the century. A 2025 production.

WoodSongs

Southern Legacy

Southern Legacy brings together five bluegrass voices - Josh Williams, Don Rigsby, Ron Block, Steve Thomas and Mike Anglin; fiddle player Owen Hoopes.

The Farmer & The Foodie

Mutton - Palmer Farms, Old Hickory BBQ

Maggie and Lindsey travel to Western Kentucky to experience the unique tradition of mutton with two generational establishments. Palmer Farms processes fresh mutton for the region, and Old Hickory BBQ gives the hosts their first taste of mutton. In the kitchen, they whip up their spin on the Kentucky staple - Burgoo. A 2025 KET production.

Kentucky Life

Frozen History, Mondo Gonzo: The Art & Times of Lawrence Tarpey, Kentucky's Women in Film

After floods ravaged Eastern Kentucky in 2022, historical materials were recovered and then frozen for preservation; Lexington artist and punk rock icon Lawrence Tarpey helped create Central Kentucky's underground music scene; meet women who are leading the charge across Kentucky to introduce the art of filmmaking to all students. A 2025 KET production.

Bywords

Charles "Porky" Nichols

Charles "Porky" Nichols, Russell auctioneer, talks about the auction trade. A 1981 KET production.

Inside Louisville

Meet Dr. Jason Smith, CEO of UofL Health

Meet Dr. Jason Smith, CEO of UofL Health, whose candor when it comes to tough topics in the Louisville community has landed him the top job in the city's regional academic health system. A 2026 KET production.

Kentucky Life

Camp Nelson Honor Guard/West Liberty Monument/Aviation Heritage Park/Heroic Horse

"Kentucky Life" salutes America's veterans. The Camp Nelson Honor Guard is the resident volunteer guard of Camp Nelson National Cemetery in Jessamine County; a West Liberty monument honors women in military service; the Aviation Heritage Park in Bowling Green features military aircraft and is a memorial to distinguished aviators; and the story of Sgt. Reckless, the heroic horse who carried ammunition for the Marines during the Korean War.

The Farmer & The Foodie

Mutton - Palmer Farms, Old Hickory BBQ

Maggie and Lindsey travel to Western Kentucky to experience the unique tradition of mutton with two generational establishments. Palmer Farms processes fresh mutton for the region, and Old Hickory BBQ gives the hosts their first taste of mutton. In the kitchen, they whip up their spin on the Kentucky staple - Burgoo. A 2025 KET production.

Kentucky Health

Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders

Neurologist Zain Guduru, MD, talks about Parkinson’s disease. A 2024 KET production.

Beargrass - The Creek in Our Backyard

The storied history of Louisville's Beargrass Creek, a little-known creek that has survived numerous environmental challenges over the centuries, is explored. A 2017 production.

WoodSongs Kids

Jacob Thomas & Johnathon Moore

Banjo player Jacob Thomas; 13-year-old singer and songwriter Johnathon Moore.

Run That by Me Again

Kentucky vs. Holy Cross, 1948

Guests include Wallace "Wah Wah" Jones and Dale Barnstable. A 1980 KET production.

Kentucky Muse

Mountain Music Gatherin'

For more than three decades, players and fans of traditional music have assembled annually at the J.P. Fraley Mountain Music Gatherin' in Olive Hill for performances by master musicians and rising young stars as well as come-one, come-all day and night jam sessions. A 2008 KET Production.

Kentucky Life

Camp Nelson Honor Guard/West Liberty Monument/Aviation Heritage Park/Heroic Horse

"Kentucky Life" salutes America's veterans. The Camp Nelson Honor Guard is the resident volunteer guard of Camp Nelson National Cemetery in Jessamine County; a West Liberty monument honors women in military service; the Aviation Heritage Park in Bowling Green features military aircraft and is a memorial to distinguished aviators; and the story of Sgt. Reckless, the heroic horse who carried ammunition for the Marines during the Korean War.

Kentucky Collectibles

Space Memorabilia; Winchester Yellowboy Rifle; Wilson and Sawyier Paintings

Expert appraisers examine the history and value of a piece of Conway Twitty space memorabilia, a Winchester Yellowboy rifle, and paintings by Kentucky artists Robert Burns Wilson and Paul Sawyier. A 2013 KET Production.

Distinguished Kentuckian

Leslie Combs II

Horseman Leslie Combs II, founder of Spendthrift Farm, was a leading owner and breeder of thoroughbred horses. Combs revitalized the practice of syndicating stallions, beginning with Beau Pere, whom he syndicated to 20 investors for $5,000 each. He later syndicated champions Nashua, Majestic Prince, and Raise a Native. A 1976 KET production.

Kentucky Edition

WoodSongs

Southern Legacy

Southern Legacy brings together five bluegrass voices - Josh Williams, Don Rigsby, Ron Block, Steve Thomas and Mike Anglin; fiddle player Owen Hoopes.

Reel Visions: Spotlight on Kentucky Filmmakers

Films by Bruce Parsons, Bonnie M. Duncan, Josh Flowers, Travis Jones, and Sarah Wylie Ammerman

Appalachian native Bruce Parsons turns the camera lens on his own family in the heartbreaking mini-documentary titled "I Know You". Other shorts include: "Critical Timing" by Bonnie M. Duncan, "Heart" by Josh Flowers, "The 26th Step" by Travis Jones, and"Building" by Sarah Wylie Ammerman. A 2009 KET production.

Hey Cartooners!

Jule Huffman entertained the tri-state area as Mr. Cartoon for nearly three decades, but his legacy was bigger than his television personality. Those who knew him well recount his life story, starting from his childhood during the Great Depression, through World War II, into the early days of television and beyond the turn of the century. A 2025 production.